Military affairs
Information related to military issues in North and South Korea
North Korea scrubs navy commander from photos in sign of widening warship purge
Deletion of commander and shipyard manager from state media appears linked to failed destroyer launch last month
June 13, 2025
North Korea launches ‘restored’ warship at ceremony, weeks after it capsized
Kim Jong Un threatens to sail new destroyers near ‘major ports’ of ‘enemy nations’ once deployed next year
June 13, 2025
How US Forces Korea is changing its tune on mission to counter North Korea
USFK commander has touted 28,500-strong force’s proximity to China, amid questions about ROK stance on Taiwan conflict
June 12, 2025
1 million North Koreans for Russia? Kremlin propaganda gets a reality check
Russian TV host’s mass deployment proposal faces strategic limits but helps normalize ties that once seemed outlandish
June 12, 2025
Seoul says it halted loudspeaker broadcasts into North Korea to ‘restore trust’
Suspension comes a week after election of Lee Jae-myung, who has blamed border loudspeakers for aggravating tensions
June 11, 2025
Lee Jae-myung seeks China’s support for denuclearization in first call with Xi
Xi pledges support for peninsula peace after Lee indirectly touched on North Korea issues in calls with Trump and Ishiba
June 11, 2025
Why Kim Jong Un’s latest military reshuffle wasn’t tied to warship launch mishap
Demotion of politiburo chief and commander replacements appear to be culmination of North Korea’s anti-corruption drive
June 11, 2025
North Korea building new site resembling uranium enrichment facility: IAEA
UN watchdog says its monitoring new building at Yongbyon complex, which could boost DPRK nuclear warhead production
June 11, 2025
Chinese man pleads guilty to shipping weapons to North Korea from the US
Justice Department says 42-year-old received $2M to procure arms for Kim Jong Un regime after overstaying student visa
June 10, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s hospital visit, damaged warship’s voyage and DPRK election report
NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks North Korean leader’s criticism of unskilled soldiers and coverage of Lee Jae-myung victory
June 10, 2025
